Washington State: HIV and AIDS, 4 units

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Washington State: HIV and AIDS, 4 units—Course Summary

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Matches the outline of required topics for the 4-hour licensing in Washington State. Topics include etiology, epidemiology, transmission, and infection control precautions for HIV. Clinical manifestations, treatment options, and psychosocial issues are included in the course.

Criteria for Successful Completion

Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.

Instructional Level

Introductory

Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support Disclosure

The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.

ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.

Target Audience

This course is for all healthcare workers and others who are required to complete course work related to HIV and AIDS in Washington State.

If you are an occupational therapy professional, the following course information applies to you:

AOTA Approved Provider Logo 2023ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.4 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Learning Objectives

When you finish this course you will be able to*:

  1. Name the fives stages of HIV/AIDS infection.
  2. Identify four ways in which HIV can be contracted by occupational exposure.
  3. Name six standard precautions that must be followed in caring for an HIV-positive patient.
  4. Identify the legal and ethical issues associated with HIV/AIDS.
  5. Identify five populations that are especially vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
  6. Identify global and national HIV resources for heathcare professionals and clients.

*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
03/04/2022
Course expires: 
12/01/2025
Cost:
$29.00
Rating: 
0

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Tracey Long, RN, PhD, APRN
Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT
Susan Walters Schmid, PhD

AOTA Approved Provider Logo 2023ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.4 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$29.00
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